Time flies and leaves behind memories of the times gone by. Humans alter, their personalities diversify, circumstances restructure, but rememberance of what they left behind remains the same. Future can take a thousand shapes but past remains unchanged. Therefore, reunions serve as excellent tool to reminiscence about yester years and to observe what changes, time has brought to all.
AODELL BZU, Alumni organization of department of English language and literature, Bahaudin Zakariya university Multan, came into existence, some years ago in 2012, with the efforts of Madam Ramna Fayyaz , who happened to be, not just an alumna of the same department but became a part of its permanent faculty as well. Together with some class fellows, she involved in this cause, another senior, Fariha Munir ( who served as visiting faculty there, at that time) and eversince, this process of organizing a reunion, once an year has been going on.
After attending another successful reunion at Ramada hotel in 2018, the Head of department, Dr. Naveed Chaudhary, expressed his wish to main organizers, Mr. Kamran Ali and Fariha Munir that next event should be hosted in the department. Following his directions, these two, went on to create a team with Sumera Khalil, Angela Simone Sharpe, Ramsha Zabta, Mamoona Yasmin, Mr. Mushtaq Kharral, Mr. Javed Iqbal Khan, Mr. Nasurrullah, Mr. Masroor Sibtain and Mr. Amir Hafeez, to plan for the next event.
After lots of meetings, lots of brain-storming. Finally, 9th March was the date decided for holding the reunion at the new department building at BZU. Here, we must mention, a meeting, which was more of a generous treat, hosted by Mr. Kamran Ali, at Jade restaurant Multan for all the organizers. Which not only helped all the organizers meet eachother, but helped motivate them too.
Things started to run smoothly, when the organizers found a sponsor within themselves. Mr. Mushtaq Kharral jumped in and offered to gift all the shields for organizers, faculty members and participants of the show. Alongwith, certificates for all the attendees of the event. He went on to arrange a caterer at reasonable price, a photographer and a musical band. Also guaranteed, he will bear all, if the expenses got out of hands. All the organizers were overwhelmed, took a breath of relief and accepted his generous offers.
Dr. Naveed had attached two faculty members Madam Sanobra and Mr. Mustaneer. Sanobra turned out to be a great help, whereas, the other, turned out to be none. Sanobra suggested an excellent performance of Shakespearean play, Hamlet, by the young students at the department, to be a part of the show. Also recommended young scholars, for recitation of holy Quran and Naat. She remained at the venue, from the beginning till the end and displayed great support. the organizers remain truly grateful to her. Madam Qamar Khushi and Ms. Zainab Raza for being there to represent the permanent faculty.
Madam Mamoona Yasmin teaches at women's university Multan, she proved to be an asset for approaching and accessing the alumni. It was because of her that this reunion was attended by a greater number of ladies than before. Her efforts were acknowledged and she was awarded a shield. Angela Simone Sharpe, remained an enthusiastic motivating force among the organizers. She also volunteered to conduct the informal session, alongwith Mr. Amir Hafeez. Ramsha Zabta, remained a great support and contributed her services in hosting informal session. Together, they helped the attendees of reunion re-live their memories and tried to bring out the old, young souls in them. Indeed, splendid.
Sumera Khalil an extremely talented hostess, team member of organizers of the event, traveled all the way from Lahore to be part of this reunion. She is an excellent show anchor, has performed responsibilities of hosting at mega events by provincial Punjab govt in Lahore and also at some previous reunions. The organizers decided to put her experience to use during formal session of the reunion and she did a fabulous job. She mesmerised the audience with her graceful eloquence of poetic recitations and with poise in her personality. No shield or certificate can justify as a return for her efforts and her services.
Mr. Amir Hafeez remained a catalyst of enthusiasm throughout the function. He brightened the scene with his relentless energy, smile and cheerfulness. He joked around at the event, laughed and made others laugh. Danced and made others dance. There was not a single moment that he let the boredom prevail, upon himself or the others and hosted both the formal and informal sessions. Informal, with Angela and Ramsha. Whereas, formal with one and only Sumera Khalil.
As you must have learnt by now, the function was based on two parts. Inormal & formal session. Informal part started at 4pm. Mr. Kamran Ali, Mr. Mushtaq Kharral and Mr. Javed Iqbal were there on the reception. Joined soon by Angela, Fariha and Ramsha. Informal, was more of a chit chat, introductory kind of session. Some games and fun activities were carried out to entertain the guests. People shared memories of their times. Specially, Mr. Intikhab's creation, his emotional poem about change in people and times, touched everybody's hearts. Mr. Riaz Qayum delivered some dialogues from Mola Jutt. Zeeshan Qadri, Bilal Ahmad and Umer Darraz also put up some performances and so did Mr. Mubashir Hashmi.
Formal session started at 6.30 pm, with recitation of holy Quran, followed by naat. Sumera Khalil, engineered and orchestrated this part of the show. She started with recital of beautiful verses and invited the organizers to come on stage and share their views. Mr. Mushtaq Kharral added some comedy by reading his funny writings. Followed by few scenes from Hamlet a remarkable performance by students of the dept. Mr. Kamran Ali, Fariha Munir, addressed the gathering and thanked everyone for their presence. Special thanks to Ms. Zainab Raza, Ms. Sanobra, Madam Qamar Khushi were conveyed. H.O.D Dr. Naveed Ch, appreciated the organizers, the event and thanked them for it. Shields and certificates distribution ceremony took place. Followed by musical concert and a lot of dancing by the gentlemen. Which only ended when a lavish dinner, complete with sweet dish was served.
Truly thankful to all those who took time out and made this event a success by being there. Special thanks to my class fellows from session 1992-94. Bilal Ahmad, Umer Darraz and Intikhab, your presence reminded of good old times and proved to be a true reunion after 25 years. Stay happy and blessed, all of you. See you next time.
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| Javed, Umer Daraaz, Intikhaab, Riaz Qayum and Bilal from MA Eng, session 1992-94 |
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| The anchors of the show Angela, Mr. Amir Hafeez, Sumera Khalil |
Mr. Mushtaq Kharral and Mr. Kamran Ali,
two main organizers
Ramsha Zabta, Sumera Khalil, Fariha Munir
A friend with Munazzah Rabbani, Sanobra , Angela with others
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The stunning Sumera Khalil The star of the show, Mr. Amir Hafeez |
Ayesha Siddiqa with friends
Kamran, Butta, Amir, Kharral and Asghar
Ramsha Zabta
Amir Hafeez and Riaz Qayyum
3 main female organizers
Amir Haffez, Zeeshan and Mamoona
Zainab Raza and Fariha Munir
Mr. Waqar, Syed Mubashir Hashmi
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| Vardah Mushtaq |
 Mr. Intikhab reciting his poetry |
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| Fariha Munir, Munazza Rabbani and Sanobra |
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| Amir Hafeez, holding Kamran Ali hostage |
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| 3 beauties of Dept of English, BZU |
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| Mr. Amir Hafeez, with Zeeshan |
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| Ladies, enjoying a moment |
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Fariha Munir, presenting shields to Dr. Qamar Khushi, Dr. Naveed Chaudhry and Dr. Sanobra Mr. Mushtaq Kharral reciting his writing |
Hamlet, the performance
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| Brig. Ejaz, Dr, Naveed Chaudhray (HOD) , Mr. Mushtaq Kharral |
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Mr. Mushtaq Kharral, Mr. Masroor Sibtain and Mr. Nasrullah Gentlemen in the audience |
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Mr. Amir Hafeez receiving his shield from Dr. Naveed Chaudhry Mr. Mushtaq Kharral receiving organizer's shield from Dr. Naveed Chaudhary |
Mam Mamoona Yasmin receiving her shield from HOD, Dr. Naveed Ch.
Kamran Ali receiving his shield
Ayesha Siddiqa, Zainab Raza, Mushtaq Kharral, Sumera Khalil, Fariha Munir, Dr. Naveed Ch, Kamran Ali
A memorable selfie of some class fellows, meeting after 25 years
Intikhab, Omer Darraz, Javed, Fariha Munir and Bilal
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| Selfies with Fariha Munir Shah |
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